What are the characteristics of brown algae?

Characteristics. Laminaria digitata The brown colour of these algae results from the dominance of the xanthophyll pigment fucoxanthin, which masks the other pigments, Chlorophyll a and c (there is no Chlorophyll b), beta-carotene and other xanthophylls. read more

The brown algae (singular: alga), comprising the class Phaeophyceae, are a large group of multicellular algae, including many seaweeds located in colder waters within the Northern Hemisphere. Most brown algae live in marine environments, where they play an important role both as food and as habitat. read more

Brown algae refers to any members of the scientific class Phaeophyceae. These organisms typically thrive in oceans, including the cold water of the northern Atlantic. Brown algae range in size and structure, forming a diverse class of organisms. read more

Characteristics of Class Phaeophyceae (Brown Algae): Mostly marine, with unicellular or multicellular body. Cells are eukaryotic, with special type of excretory granules in vesicles. Chief pigments are chloroophyll a and c, beta carotene, lutein, fucoxanthin, dioanthin and violaxanthin. Reserve food includes laminarin, mannitol and oils. read more